GP3

Will Palmer has secured a move into GP3 for the upcoming 2018 season, having signed a deal to race with MP Motorsport. 

The World Motor Sport Council has approved the creation of a new international FIA Formula 3 Championship that will feature on the Formula 1 support bill from 2019.

European Formula 3 podium finisher Joey Mawson will graduate to GP3 for the 2018 season with Arden International. 

David Beckmann and Diego Menchaca have become the latest drivers to sign deals for the 2018 GP3 Series season, joining Jenzer and Campos respectively.

Alessio Lorandi will return to the GP3 Series for a second full season in 2018 after signing a deal with Trident.

Sauber Formula 1 development driver Tatiana Calderon has made the switch to Jenzer Motorsport to contest a third successive season in GP3 this year.

Ryan Tveter will remain with the Trident squad for his sophomore GP3 campaign in 2018.

Ferrari Formula 1 Academy member Giuliano Alesi will contest a third successive season driving for Trident in the 2018 GP3 Series. 

With the new racing season fast-approaching, we've picked out 10 drivers who look set to light up 2018 and make an impression through the year.

Campos Racing has confirmed that Simo Laaksonen will move up to the GP3 Series for the 2018 season, graduating from the Euroformula Open series.